Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02
FOREIGN intelligence.
THE FRENCH CRISIS.
GreYy Unwilling to Imperil France BY
ReSisnins.
He Delays His Resignation and Would
Form a New Cabinet, But the
Force Against Him May
be Too Great

NJ. de Rouleio yesterday had an interview
with President Grevy, in the course of which
he disclosed the nature of the alleged Russian
objections to NJ. Ferry becoming President.
He said that the grave and critical position of
home affairs required that Grevy should re-
tain his post. There was sure to be an in
surrection, he said, if Ferry was elected.
De Rouledo apologized for his recent hostil-
ity to President Grevy, which he said was
occasioued by the expulsion of Boulanger
from the war Office. II. Grevy denied that
he had maneuvred against General Boulan-
ger. La Lanterne accuses the Ferryists of
offering brbes right and left. Fifteen depu-
ties have each, il says, been offered the gov
ernorship in the credit foyer. The paper
appeals TO President Grevy to remain in office
to save France. The Official Gazette of
Paris, publishes this afternoon the with
drawal of the resignation of the Rouver
Cabinet The withdrawal was made at the
request of President Grevy. The party of
the Right has resolved not to support any
Republican candidate. Threats have been
made of revolutionary demonstration in
front of the chamber of deputies to-day, but
they not regarded AS serious. Extensive
military and police precautions have been
taken to guard against the outbreak.
President Grevy this forenoon informed
the ministerial COUNCIL tuat Ill view OF
thoughtfulness he did not propose to make
communication to parliament to-day. The
communication Grevy intended to make was
a letter resigning the Presidency of the Re
public. Rouyier will announce this decision
of Crews to the chamber of deputies and
will again tender the resignation of the cab
met. The report now is that President Grevy
will shortly form new cabinet.
ANOTHER DESPATCH.
A New York special from Paris dated,
last night, says Paris is calm, but it is a calm
which causes distrust on the part of the au-
thorities.
Precautions have been doubled. Eight
regiments of cavalry are in readiness at
Versailles. Yesterday and to-day the streets
were placarded in all directions with posters
which were torn down as fast as possible by
the police. These read:
People of Paris, the Republic is in
danger; the Congress is about to name
Grevys successor at Versailles; there is a
monstrous conspiracy to deliver the country to
Ferry the famous breeder, to Ferry the Ton
quiners, to Ferry the Valet of Bismark. Re
pubicans of all shades, socialists or revolu-
tionists, shall we allow such crime to be
perpetrated. No. A thousand times no.
recoi before any sacrifice to save France
being represented by the meanest of traitors.
Citizens, let us be ready and watchful. The
republic is in danger.
When the Chamber of Deputies assem-
bled, Mr.. Rouvier announced that the Presi-
dent had reconsdered his decision to send
message to the Chamber containing his resig-
nation, and therefore the cabinet had again
resigned.
The announcement of the action of the
minister was greeted with applause by the
members of the left.
LATER.
The adjournment of the chamber of depu-
ties until 6 o'clock was the result of a con
ference between four republican groups, who
unanimously agreed to adopt the order of the
day declaring the chamber awaiting commun-
ication, would adjourn until o'clock,
When the session resumed at O'Clock the
order submitted met applause on both left
and centre. 1t was carried by 53l against 3.
NJ. Rouvier returned to the palace to COM
municate to Grevy the result of the vote, He
reported that NJ. Grevy replied that ministers
having resigned could not be charged with
communication to the chamber. Rouver
freely expressed his opinion that the Presi-
dent will only resign under the pressure of
hostile manifestation by the chambers.
The sitting chamber resumed at $50. Rou
vier ascended the Tribune and announced he
had communicated to Grevy the vote of the
chamber on the order of the day.
The communication caused the President
to modify his resolution. He had never in
tended to enter upon cophict with parlia-
ment and would therefore send a message to
the chamber and senate tomorrow informing
them of his decision. The President declined
to accept the resignation of the cabinet which
therefore retained functions.
Rouvier's statement was greeted with tears.
At the conclusion the chamber adjourned till
2 p. NJ. tomorrow.
Excitement in the city is intense. A mob
is gathered in front of the palace at Elysee
crying for the President to resign. A revo-
lutionary demonstration is expected. Troops
guard the entrance to the palace. Crowds in
front of the palais Bourbon became so de-
monstrative that the cavalry were obliged to
charge on them. NJ. Paul Derouide and
Louis Michel were arrested. There was
big demonstration in front of the Russian
embassy to-day, the crowd shouting ''Vive La
Russe." The police dispersed the gathering.
STILL LATER.
At the council held at Elysee palace af-
planned the bearing of the vote. Grevy asked
each minister his opinion. All said his imme
date resignation seemed peremptory. Grevy
replied that the chamber brought about the
existing situation and that the chamber must
bear the responsibilities before the judgment
seat of history. Discussion ensued on the
terms of the ministerial declaration to be
made in parliament Grevy begged Rouvier
not to pronounce the word Resignation"
The use of the word, he said, would be I'M
constitutional because Congress ought to be
summoned Immediately ON the Presidents
resignation, which will be announced tomor-
row.
He authorized Rouvier to Informally ac-
quaint the individual deputies that his resolu-
ton was taken and that in the presence of
the votes in the senate chamber it was irrev-
ocable.
| When Deroulde left the chamber he pro-
ceeded to hotel Deville, where he harangued
calling cheers for NJ. Grevy. The only re-
sponse were cries" Abas Ferry" and ''Demis-
sion" "Demisson," Deroulde and the crowd
moved toward the senate, where the crowd
were dispersed by the police. Deroulde re-
| fused to 90 and was arrested and taken, to
the nearest station.
Grevy at conference with the ministers
alluding to the intrigues Of the Ferryists
said
1T is all very artfully contrived but the
game is now apparent, not to honor human
nature. see those who played it hurry to
eat at the presidential table, but they are 60
ing 10 be disappointed"
All persons arrested were released. None
were injured or hurt seriously.
MIDSrGHI.
The boulevards are calm. The municipal
council is sitting with closed doors. In the
senate this afternoon Minister Carbey made
an announcement similar to that of NJ. Rou
vier in the chamber. The senators loudly
applauded on hearing the cabinet had resigned
One senator suggested that Grew be i'm